Edward J. McGrath was born to eternal life Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at
age 66.

Edward was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. He was a member of
Stenz Griesell-Smith Post 449, the Waukesha County Emergency Rescue
Support Team, the National Association of Realtors, the Wisconsin Realtors
Association and the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors. Edward was
known to be a relocation specialist. He also was a member of the Daniel
Boone Conservation League, the National Rifle Association, the Open Air’s
Convertible Club and the Polar Bear Club. Edward was a retiree of Sears.

He was the dearly beloved husband and best friend of Kathleen (nee
Schlehlein); wonderful father and best buddy of Joseph E.; fond brother of
Patricia (Michael) Hoppe and Michael McGrath (Carol Brenner); dear
son-in-law of Mary Jane Schlehlein; and brother-in-law of Thomas (Marina)
Schlehlein and Mary Susan Diedrich (Jeff Turkal). Not to be excluded, he
is also survived by his special pet, Shane, and other relatives and many
friends.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at
Becker Ritter Funeral Home, 14075 W. North Ave., Brookfield. Visitation
continues from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. time of prayer Monday, Oct. 27, at
the funeral home, followed by a procession to St. Luke’s Catholic
Church, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave, for the Mass of Christian burial at 11
a.m. Following the Mass, military honors will take place at Holy Cross
Cemetery.

Memorials are appreciated to a special account for Edward’s son,
Joseph E. McGrath, that has been established at Equitable Bank or can be
mailed to the funeral home.

Becker Ritter Funeral Home, 782-5330, i s serving the family. To leave
an expression of sympathy, visit online at www.BeckerRitter.com.